Ep1: Partition of India with Sam Dalrymple (Akhyan Diaries)

Описание: Welcome to Akhyan Diaries, a podcast series that brings history alive through stories, conversations, and insights. Designed for curious minds and UPSC aspirants, the series connects the past with the present, showing how historical events continue to shape our politics, society, and world today.

Our debut episode features historian, writer, and filmmaker Sam Dalrymple, Oxford graduate in Persian and Sanskrit, known for his book The Shattered Lands, his striking Instagram storytelling, and his VR project Dastan.

In this episode, we explore the 5 partitions of British India, not just the famous 1947 partition, but also lesser-discussed separations that redrew the subcontinent. The conversation covers the role of princely states, the overlooked contributions of V.P. Menon, and the continuing impact of partition on regions like Kashmir and the Northeast. We also reflect on the idea of Akhand Bharat and the challenges of integration in a divided land.

Nikhil Sheth Sir is a distinguished History faculty at LevelUp IAS with over a decade of experience. An MS graduate from the United States, he is widely respected for his research-driven teaching style and his ability to present historical narratives with exceptional clarity, making complex topics accessible and engaging for UPSC aspirants.

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00:00 Teaser
01:55 Introduction
04:06 Five Partitions of India
12:08 Hiding British Empire?
14:23 Empire-centric vs Nation-centric History
16:46 Oral Histories
18:14 Story of Mariappan's Migration
21:42 Akhand Bharat vs Partition of India
26:09 Nation-state
27:35 Why did we forget?
31:35 Reactions of Pakistanis and Bangladeshis
33:40 Patel, Jinnah, Mountbatten & VP Menon portrayals in the book
38:10 Was Mountbatten pro-India?
42:25 Partition: Bureaucrats vs Politicians
44:10 Legacy of Partition
48:15 Sixth Partition or Reversal of Partition?
50:52 Q&A with participants

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